Due to the shelter in place order issued by the state of Illinois, the Byron Public Library is closed to patrons until further notice. Due dates have been extended by our library system so there is no need to worry about late fees! If you need to contact the library […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter Jackson Cross graduated from Harlem High School a few weeks ago. Like high school seniors all over the country, graduation day this year was a far cry from what he had imagined. No graduation ceremonies or parties would commemorate his completion of high school. As it […]
Machesney Park helps establishments on the road to recovery By Bob Balgemann Reporter With the state now in Phase 3 of its plan to Restore Illinois, the village board has granted special permission to restaurants and liquor license holders to have outdoor seating, retroactive to May 29. To get that […]
By Bob Balgemann Reporter Mayor Mike Chamberlain painted a potentially grim picture of the city’s future as aldermen considered proposals he offered for trying to get businesses around town back to work. One of the suggestions was to temporarily close Buchanan Street to traffic, allowing extra tables to be placed […]
Since the identification of the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Boone County Fair Association, staff, and community leaders have been reviewing all aspects of the upcoming fair, with the anticipation of providing a 2020 Boone County Fair. The Boone County Fair has been a quality family event with fun and educational activities […]